CHERYL SMITH

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Phone: 317-***-**** E mail: acv4ag@r.postjobfree.com Objective: T o obtain a position as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant.

Experience

1 983 Present Paralegal/Administrative Legal Assistant Employed by Frank W. Hogan, Attorney At Law

4042 S. Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46217

317-***-****

Prior to relocating to a private practice on the south side of Indianapolis in 2010, Mr. Hogan was with the law firm of Voyles, Zahn, Paul, Hogan & Merriman where I also worked for Attorney Charles Symmes and carried out other assignments for members of the firm since 1985. Responsibilities

● Extending a hospitable welcome to clients both in person and by telephone

● Responding to inquiries and keeping clients informed on the progress of their cases

● Meticulously preparing documents, depositions, wills, and letters to meet deadlines and court dates

● Researching case law for attorneys

● Preparing monthly invoices to clients using TimeSlips

● Handling filing and authentication of court documents

● Carrying out additional diverse responsibilities as requested

● Transcription

● Filing all in office documents and maintaining client files Related Skills

● Proficiency in Office technology including Outlook calendar and email, Word, Excel and Word Perfect

● Ability to multi task while remaining project focused

● Capability to plan, set goals, and work with deadlines

● Diplomacy and respect for confidentiality

● Teamwork

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Patience and respect for all

E ducation

● 1984 – Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

● 1981 1983 – Communication Studies

University of Evansville

● 1981 – Diploma

Perry Meridian High School, Indianapolis